Jacques Abady QC (2 October 1872 - 15 April 1964) was a British lawyer.[1][2]
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Born on 2 October 1872, Abady was educated at Manchester Grammar School and the Birkbeck Institute.[1][2] His first vocation was as an engineer, becoming a Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering and inventing several scientific instruments.[1][2]
Later, Abady decided to pursue a legal career, and was called to the Bar by the Middle Temple in 1905.[1][2] He became a bencher of the Middle Temple in 1941.[1][2] He was a member of Westminster City Council between 1906 and 1912, and then again from 1916 to 1959, also serving as the Mayor of Westminster in 1927-1928.[1][2]
Abady died in Sussex on 15 April 1964, at the age of 91.
Abady had one son with his wife.[1] In his spare time, Abady enjoyed writing thrillers and plays.[2] He was a member of the Hurlingham Club and the Constitutional Club.[1]